offshore.
Moving away from the shore.
Meaning & usage
Moving away from the shore.
Located in the sea away from the coast.
an offshore oil rig
Located in another country, especially one having beneficial tax laws or labor costs.
Where this word comes from
From off- + shore.
Away from the shore.
At some distance from the shore.
Where this word comes from
From off- + shore.
To move industrial production from one region to another or from one country to another, in order to seek lower business costs, such as labor.
Where this word comes from
From off- + shore.
An area of or portion of sea away from the shore.
An island, outcrop, or other land away from shore.
Something or someone in, from, or associated with another country.
Where this word comes from
From off- + shore.
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